“How ‘ya gonna keep’em down at the farm now that they’ve seen Paree?”: France in Super Hero Comics by Nicolas Labarre

“…Narrative economy and gradual refinements have led to the creation of a codified, consensual and unrealistic depiction of France, centered mostly on Paris and the Eiffel Tower. However, this efficient codification is not value-free. …”
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Regional Kitsch by Max Ryynänen

“…While miniature David statues and Eiffel Towers are for tourists only, regional kitsch seems to have a more positive meaning for local inhabitants. …”
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